2011-4-9 Spain

Almeria
Almeria are desperate to avoid their third consecutive defeats when they take on Barcelona, who are looking to register their 14th home victory.

Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao ace Fernando Llorente has made it clear that his future lies with the Basque side amidst rumours linking him to Real Madrid.

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo is reportedly close to seal a EUR12.5 million summer transfer of Galatasaray midfielder Arda Turan.

Barcelona
Barcelona are reportedly keen to exercise their EUR1.5 million buyback option on Sporting Gijon defender Alberto Botia in the summer market.

Deportivo
Deportivo are hoping to register their second straight victory when they take on Malaga, who are desperate to avoid their ninth home defeat.

Espanyol
Espanyol are desperate to avoid their fourth defeat in five games when they take on Hercules, who are looking for their seventh home victory.

Getafe
Getafe are hoping to avoid their third consecutive defeats when they take on Real Zaragoza, who are looking to register their seventh home win.

Hercules
Hercules midfielder Francisco Perez believes the team that play with more confidence will emerge victorious in their clash against Espanyol.

Levante
Levante coach Luis Garcia Plaza warned his players to continue to give their all in every game even though they are very close to salvation.

Malaga
Malaga are desperate to avoid their ninth home defeat when they take on Deportivo, who are hoping to register their second straight victory.

Osasuna
Osasuna are confident of registering their fourth win in five games when they take on Sporting, who are keen to avoid their fifth home defeat.

Racing
Racing coach Marcelino Garcia admits it is important that his side secure their third straight win and tips a high tempo game against Levante.

Real Madrid
Internacional striker Leandro Damiao has reportedly caught the attention of Real Madrid, who are looking for Emmanuel Adebayor's replacement.

Real Mallorca
Mallorca coach Michael Laudrup declared that the time is right for his side to break the 40 points barrier, even though they will face Sevilla.

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad coach Martin Lasarte will not make any major changes to his side this weekend even though they have gone six match without a win.

Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza are looking to register their seventh home win when they take on Getafe, who are hoping to avoid their third consecutive defeats.

Sevilla
Sevilla coach Gregorio Manzano has dropped Jesus Navas from his squad to face Mallorca as a precaution after complaining of muscle discomfort.

Sporting Gijon
Barcelona are reportedly keen to exercise their EUR1.5 million buyback option on Sporting Gijon defender Alberto Botia in the summer market.

Valencia
Bayern Munich sports director Christian Nerlinger is reportedly preparing a EUR2 million offer for Valencia defender Ricardo Costa this summer.

Villarreal
Bad news for Villarreal coach after it was confirmed that Gonzalo Rodriguez fractured his leg and will be sidelined for the rest of the season.